National Guard Association of Colorado

Since we first formed in the Colorado State House on Jan. 2, 1909, the National Guard Association of Colorado has been the primary organization representing the Colorado National Guard to the National Guard Association of the United States, Congress, the Colorado State House, and the citizens of Colorado.

Our primary goal is to petition for better equipment, training, equal benefits, and support for our Colorado National Guardsmen and their families.

The National Guard Association of Colorado represents the men and women of the Colorado National Guard who have served in all of the nation’s wars and are the military’s first responders when Colorado is confronted by natural and manmade disasters and homeland security threats.

We are committed to the welfare of the Colorado National Guard Citizen-Soldiers and -Airmen, and the more than 6,000 National Guard families in Colorado.

President:
Rob Lawrence (CSM)

Vice President - Officer:
Ron Oestreich (LtCol)

Vice President - Enlisted:
Terry Alflen (SGM)

Secretary:
Leonard Hill (SPC)

Treasurer:
Michael Mensch (1LT)

Executive Director:
Michael Stowell (LTC)

Office Manager:
Deb Wray (CMSgt, Ret)

Retiree Director:
Joyce Saitta (CMSgt, Ret)

Legislative Directors:
Craig Wolf (LtCol)
Christopher DeWitt (LTC)

Benefits Director:
Paul Ramirez (Capt)

Conference Director:
Frankie Gomez (MSG)

Membership Director - Air:
Crystal Kintzley (MSgt)

Membership Director - Army:
Mark Brackney (COL)

Communications Director:
Cheresa Theiral (MSgt)

Company Grade Officer - Air:
Joshua Burger (Capt)

Company Grade Officer - Army:
Vacant

Legal Advisor:
Keith Robinson (MAJ)

Executive Council
Duties and Powers
Bylaws

6848 S. Revere Parkway.
Suite 2-234
Centennial, CO 80112

Call us today!

720-250-1566
ngaco@earthlink.net

SAVE THE DATE:

Mark your calendars for the 2012 NGACO state conference in conjunction with the 2012 Military Ball, 30 Mar-1 Apr 2012 at the Westin Hotel in Westminster.

Join your fellow Colorado Guardsmen at the annual conference and celebrate 150 anniversary of Colorado's victory over the Confederates at Glorieta Pass.

We hope to see you there!

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Happy birthday, National Guard!

Dec. 13, 2011, marks the 375th birthday of the National Guard. In that spririt, we invite you to take a few minutes to read this and reflect on the rich heritage – here in Colorado and throughout the world – we at NGACO are so very proud to be a part of.

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Learn more about NGACO

Who we are, what weve done for you lately,
why your service and membership membership matter:

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National Guard's senior officer elevated to Joint Chiefs of Staff

WASHINGTON (12/31/11) – The chief of the National Guard Bureau is a statutory member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

With the stroke of a pen, the same month the nation's oldest military institution celebrated its 375th birthday, President Barack Obama today signed legislation that includes a provision adding the CNGB to the Joint Chiefs.

The provision - part of the fiscal year 2012 National Defense Authorization Act - ushers in a change some National Guard historians have called the most significant development since the Militia Act of 1903 codified the modern day dual-status structure of the Guard.

"We are grateful for the efforts the executive and legislative bodies have gone to in placing the chief of the National Guard Bureau on the Joint Chiefs of Staff," said Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley, the chief of the National Guard Bureau.

"We look forward to working alongside the other Joint Chiefs to provide our nation's senior leaders with a fuller picture of the non-federalized National Guard as it serves in support of homeland defense and civil support missions," McKinley said.

The provision is part of an annual federal law that has for the last half-century specified the Defense Department budget.

The 2012 NDAA authorizes $670 billion in spending for Defense Department programs and Energy Department nuclear weapons programs.

Other provisions of the bill that affect the National Guard include re-establishing the position of vice-chief of the National Guard Bureau at the three-star level while rescinding the two-star position of director of the NGB's joint staff.

The bill also requires that National Guard general officers be considered for command of Army North and Air Force North and authorizes funding for the National Guard State Partnership Program.

VIDEO

Chief of the National Guard Bureau Included in the Joint Chiefs
Time: 1:08

SCHOLARSHIPS

Need money for school?

Each year, thousands of dollars are available to Soldiers and Airmen as well as their families of the Colorado National Guard to the diligence and hard work by the Education Foundation for the Colorado National Guard in association with the National Guard Association of Colorado.

	Fall Applications
15 June	Begin accepting Fall applications
01 August	Fall applications, must be completed & received

	Spring Applications
15 October	Begin accepting Spring applications
01 December	Spring applications, must be completed & received

Applications are quick and easy. Click here to get started.

NEWS ITEMS

2011 New NGACO Board Assembles!

Many new faces and new energy are on the Board of Directors of the NGACO this year! Read about them all or click through our web site to learn who is doing what and how they're volunteering to make the Colorado National Guard even better.

The next Board Meetings will be held

17 Nov

15 Dec

19 Jan

in the Grove Conference Room at JFHQ-CO